Β ALBEMARLE, NC — The family of the Albemarle High School shooting victim is considering filing a civil lawsuit against the suspected shooter.
An attorney representing Bernard Miller’s family says the 16-year-old has extremely severe injuries. Β Police say 15-year-old Jalen Russell shot Miller in the hip and lower abdomen on Tuesday. Β
Russell’s mother told WCCB Charlotte that three kids bullied her son, including Miller. Β We asked Miller family attorney Ken Harris about the accusation.
“At this point, the investigators have not confirmed any allegations related to bullying,” said Harris. Β “So we don’t know whether or not those allegations will be explored further. Β But at this point in time, the investigators have not concluded that was the situation.”
Russell’s mother told WCCB he brought his grandmother’s gun to school in self defense. Β He remains in custody Friday night, charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
